History of Graphic Design: Symbols and Visual Communication

What does graphic design involve according to the text?

Focusing solely on the form of images

Using only imprints of animals to convey meaning

Creating only lines and dots

Arranging marks on a surface to convey an idea (correct)

Which aspect did Futurist and contemporary graphic designers try to challenge?

The use of only the letters of the alphabet

The limitation of words as a recorded form of speech (correct)

The reliance on pixels for digital output

The tradition of using animal imprints in designs

What is one common characteristic of sophisticated graphic designs mentioned in the text?

Reliance solely on images without words

Relying on the precision of words to give exact meaning (correct)

Using only flat designs with no patterns

Avoiding the use of pixels in digital outputs

In the context of graphic design, what did Futurist and contemporary designers modify to challenge word limitations?

The size, weight, and position of letters Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of graphic design according to the text?

Giving unique meanings to graphic images with context and positioning Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between an artist and a designer according to the text?

Artists focus on expressing their own ideas, while designers focus on expressing the client's needs Signup and view all the answers

In early printing, graphic design is the relation between which of the following aspects?

The inked & non-inked Signup and view all the answers

What does graphic design in the communication industry encompass according to the text?

Magazine & newspaper publishing Signup and view all the answers

Graphic design posters aim to be economical in conveying meaning by connecting imagery with:

Memorable single-word messages Signup and view all the answers

What marked the beginning of graphic design as a profession according to the text?

The existence of commercial artists specializing in visual arts Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the role of graphic design according to the text?

To identify, inform, instruct, present, and promote Signup and view all the answers

What was the key aspect of Max Bill's poster design for the 1936 Swiss Pavilion at the Milan Triennial exhibition?

An extreme abstract metaphor using a white oval shape Signup and view all the answers

How did the influence of Cubism and the avant-garde impact French poster design in the period between the World Wars?

Cubism had a great effect on graphic design, while Dada and Surrealism had little direct impact Signup and view all the answers

What was the relationship between the Art Deco and Moderne styles that emerged in France during the 1930s?

Art Deco and Moderne shared some superficial connections but were fundamentally different Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best characterizes the design principles of Art Deco?

Gradual shading from light to dark and obvious geometry Signup and view all the answers

How did the ideas of celebrated French designers like Jean Carlu become significant during this period?

By affecting the consumer buying products Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following design elements is NOT mentioned as being characteristic of the Moderne style that emerged in France during the 1930s?

Asymmetrical typography Signup and view all the answers